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Cycling in Hyde Park CC97_01239
Filename: cc97_01239 crop.jpg
Size: 3689 x 3305 (7.9MB)
Date: 25th February 2016
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
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Cycling in Hyde Park CC97_01239
Hyde Park, Westminster, Greater London. A general view of both male and female cyclists in Hyde Park with spectators lining the route. York & Son, 1890s
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Media ID 11619483
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Bicycle Bike Costume Fashion Leisure People Road Transport Victorian
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the enchanting era of the 1890s in Hyde Park, Westminster, Greater London. The scene unfolds with an air of elegance and leisure as both male and female cyclists gracefully pedal through the park's pathways. Spectators eagerly line the route, their eyes filled with curiosity and admiration for this novel mode of transport. The Victorian fashion is on full display, showcasing a delightful array of costumes worn by these fashionable riders. Ladies donned long skirts paired with high-collared blouses while gentlemen sported tailored suits complete with top hats. Each cyclist exudes a sense of confidence and freedom as they effortlessly glide along on their bicycles. Transportation becomes an art form in this snapshot from history. The humble bicycle emerges as a symbol of progress and liberation during a time when horse-drawn carriages still dominated the streets. It represents not only a means to get from one place to another but also an expression of personal style and individuality. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image captured by York & Son, we are transported back in time to witness a moment frozen forever in its beauty. It serves as a reminder that even amidst bustling city life, moments of leisure can be found within nature's embrace – Hyde Park providing the perfect backdrop for such joyous scenes to unfold.
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